CVE-2009-3006

CVE-2009-3006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Maxthon Maxthon Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Maxthon Browser 2.5.3.80 UNICODE allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar, via window.open with a relative URI, to show an arbitrary URL on the web site visited by the victim, as demonstrated by a visit to an attacker-controlled web page, which triggers a spoofed login form for the site containing that page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3006?
Maxthon Browser 2.5.3.80 UNICODE allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar, via window.open with a relative URI, to show an arbitrary URL on the web site visited by the victim, as demonstrated by a visit to an attacker-controlled web page, which triggers a spoofed login form for the site containing that page.
How severe is CVE-2009-3006?
CVE-2009-3006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3006 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3006?
CVE-2009-3006 affects Maxthon Maxthon Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3006?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3006 published?
CVE-2009-3006 was published on 2009-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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